Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V572000 Reported August 2, 2016

Trailer may separate due to missing welds

Aluma Klm · N/A · 529 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V572000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
529
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 2, 2016
Completion Rate
51.04

Defect Summary

Aluma/klm is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410t and 5410wd trailers manufactured january 1, 2011, to june 1, 2015. due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer tongue separates, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube will drag on pavement and the trailer will not be properly secured to the tow vehicle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Aluma/klm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2016. owners may contact aluma/klm customer service at 1-866-415-3285.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Aluma Klm dealer and reference recall ID 16V572000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V572000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V572000?

NHTSA recall 16V572000 was issued by Aluma Klm on August 2, 2016. It addresses: Trailer may separate due to missing welds. The recall affects approximately 529 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aluma Klm dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V572000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.